Pashinyan: We must observe scrupulously the principle of apolitical army

“Problem number one is to protect the army. Problem number two is to make the necessary reforms in the army, which will strengthen the Armed Forces, the external security of Armenia, and of course, the trust we all have in our army and defense system,” said Nikol Pashinyan.

He has noted that the principle of apolitical Armed Forces must be observed scrupulously.

“The Armed Forces should not be looking toward the past. It is a different kind of issue that the government must secure normal development of the army. We should all do it, especially in this situation.

This might sound strange, but the army has to feel protected. On the other hand, we must not avoid answering questions that are raised, because we are the first who needs them answered. Of course, certain conclusions have to be made, but they should not be what, I think, a number of distinguished members of the military have been lead to believe,” said Nikol Pashinyan.

“Problem number one is to protect the army. Problem number two is to make the necessary reforms in the army, which will strengthen the Armed Forces, the external security of Armenia, and of course, the trust we all have in our army and defense system,” said Nikol Pashinyan.

He has noted that the principle of apolitical Armed Forces must be observed scrupulously.

“The Armed Forces should not be looking toward the past. It is a different kind of issue that the government must secure normal development of the army. We should all do it, especially in this situation.

This might sound strange, but the army has to feel protected. On the other hand, we must not avoid answering questions that are raised, because we are the first who needs them answered. Of course, certain conclusions have to be made, but they should not be what, I think, a number of distinguished members of the military have been lead to believe,” said Nikol Pashinyan.